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University of Maryland - Weather - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.08

Weather

Quick Stats

Temperature Averages Spring – High: 65 °F
Spring – Low: 44 °F
Summer – High: 87 °F
Summer – Low: 67 °F
Fall – High: 69 °F
Fall – Low: 48 °F
Winter – High: 45 °F
Winter – Low: 28 °F
Precipitation Averages Spring: 3.85 in.
Summer: 4.08 in.
Fall: 3.87 in.
Winter: 3.19 in.
What to Pack
  • Gloves
  • Hats
  • Jackets
  • Rain boots
  • Sandals
  • Scarves
  • Snow boots
  • Suntan lotion
  • Swimsuits
  • Umbrella
Did You Know?
  • The hills near the Comcast Center provide a great place to sled. Many students take the trays provided in the Diner.
  • Depending on the snowfall, students are known to organize a campus-wide snowball fight on the Mall.
  • The ERC, La Plata Beach on North Campus, and the quad on South Campus have volleyball courts for students.

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

College Park is a pretty satisfying, happy medium for students who love changing seasons. UMCP experiences moderate winters, including occasional snowstorms, so be prepared. Every year or so, a storm comes and shuts down campus for about a day or two. Students engage in snowball fights and sledding. The area’s autumn temperatures are beautiful and often comfortable, but students should come prepared with a few sweaters. Most rainfall comes during the spring, so umbrellas and jackets are a must. When it comes to the summer, if you don’t like humidity, get out of town, as temperatures can be really hot in June and July. During the summer months, temperatures can rise as high as 100 degrees, and the weather can be very humid. Many students will throw Frisbees on the Mall or play beach volleyball at La Plata Beach. The Eppley Recreation Center (ERC) also has an outdoor swimming pool for students to take a refreshing swim and cool off.

During the cold months, temperatures can dip down to 20 degrees, and students can experience a range of weather from sleet and freezing rain to snow. For students who would rather crawl into their Terrapin shells than face the blistering cold, the ERC offers a warm environment to swim and exercise, while the dining hall provides hot meals and a variety of hot drinks such as hot chocolate and lattes. However, there are many students who scoff at the cold and walk around campus in shorts and T-shirts. While College Park winters are nothing like San Diego winters, they’re nothing like NYC winters, either.

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Jenneve91

'14

Studio Arts

2.7
C+

Lots of Rain

Lately it has rained a great deal. I find that even with a raincoat, rainboots, and umbrella I'm still soaking wet when I get to class along with my books and bags. It doesn't help that the campus is incredibly hilly and the water tends to flood anywhere and everywhere. Prepare to get wet.

Jan 16, 2012

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UMDgirl

'15

Nursing

3.1
B-

Wishy Washy

The weather is typical Maryland weather, this year in particular it has rained a lot. waling to classes in the rain is really annoying so make sure you have appropriate gear.

Jan 16, 2012

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violinista90

'13

Music Performance

4.6
A

4 Seasons

We get all four weather outcomes depending on the seasons. We get average amounts of rain and snow so it doesn't really affect many students just as longs as you check the weather before going to class and always having an umbrella handy just in case

Jan 15, 2012

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